"Strong leadership and vision needed to deal with the refugee situation. This is as much a crisis of European solidarity as it is a refugee crisis", HC Grandi.
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04 Mar 2016 (5 years ago)
Italy / Various - Refugees/Migrants
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04 Sep 2015 (5 years ago)
Greece / Various - Refugees/Migrants
Mediterranean Sea crossings exceed 300,000, including 200,000 to Greece. UNHCR, 28 August 2015, http://www.unhcr.org/55e033816.html
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28 Aug 2015 (5 years ago)
/ Various - Refugees/Migrants
Although challenging, this refugee emergency is manageable, provided that Europe is united in contributing to an effective response (UNHCR)
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18 Sep 2015 (5 years ago)
/ Various - Refugees/Migrants
Accessible legal avenues are needed for refugees to reach safety without putting themselves and their families at risk. (UNHCR)
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09 Oct 2015 (5 years ago)
/ Various - Refugees/Migrants
Urgent improvements in reception conditions and capacity are essential for ensuring the protection and safety of refugees and migrants. (UNHCR)
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13 Nov 2015 (5 years ago)
/ Various - Refugees/Migrants
Harsh cold weather and restrictions against onward movements of refugees and migrants increase risks for children and others with specific needs. (UNHCR)
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20 Nov 2015 (5 years ago)
/ Various - Refugees/Migrants
Preliminary deaths from hypothermia highlight risks that desperate people are forced to take in the absence of legal avenues to seek safety in Europe. (UNHCR)
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28 Jan 2016 (5 years ago)
/ Various - Refugees/Migrants
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Pitt visits Greece
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16 Mar 2016 (5 years ago)
Greece / Various - Refugees/Migrants
EU-Turkey deal must address the needs of individuals fleeing war and persecution (UNHCR).